Designer uses architecture background to craft thoughtful spaces
With formal architecture training and experience, Michele Alfano brings a distinctive bold, modern flair to her designs. The founder and creative director of Hudson Valley-based Michele Alfano Design holds a Masters of Architecture from the University at Buffalo School of Architecture and is known for her architectural approach to kitchen and bath design.
Alfano refers to her livable modern design style as “a tailored emotional intelligence” – thoughtfully designed spaces that are eye-catching, highly functional and inspire well-being. According to Alfano, her design process begins with a program of listening to her clients and understanding the context of the problem before developing a solution. Her disciplined detailing brings spaces to life by inviting people to feel and to touch, and challenging them to think.
Alfano has received plenty of attention from brands, publications and media for her work. She was selected for the DXV Design Panel 2017, received accolades from the 2017 BLANCO by Design contest and was a speaker on design panels at KBIS and Wanted Design.
In addition to being a sought-after designer, Alfano is also a strong voice in the design blogosphere. In her design blog MOD Design Guru, she explores new innovations in the industry and investigates how lifestyles evolve alongside design trends. MOD Design Guru has been recognized by the JDR Industry Awards and the Modenus Top 100 Interior Design Blogs, and Alfano has been invited to travel and write for brands such as Tile of Spain, Miele, Mr.Steam, Brizo, Zephyr, DXV, Du Verre, the NKBA, Modenus and Axor.
